Gujarat university professor seeks ban on campus pujas, citing rise in religiosity

A professor at a Gujarat university has written to the Vice-Chancellor expressing concern over what they describe as a rise in on-campus religiosity. The professor has sought a ban on pujas and other religious rituals being conducted within university premises.

The letter raises questions about the secular nature of academic institutions and the balance between religious freedom and institutional neutrality. The matter highlights ongoing debates about the role of religious observances in educational settings.